Alypius Of Tagaste: A Tale Of The Early Church (1799)

By Annie Webb-Peploe

Book Overview

""Alypius of Tagaste: A Tale of the Early Church"" is a historical fiction novel written by Annie Webb in 1799. The book follows the life of Alypius, a young man from North Africa who is sent to Rome to study law. While in Rome, Alypius becomes caught up in the decadent lifestyle of the city and becomes a follower of the gladiatorial games. However, after witnessing the brutal death of a fellow spectator, Alypius begins to question his choices and seeks out the guidance of the Christian bishop, Ambrose. Through Ambrose's teachings, Alypius converts to Christianity and becomes a devout follower of the faith. The novel explores themes of faith, redemption, and the power of religion to transform lives. It also provides a glimpse into the early Christian church and its struggle for acceptance in the Roman Empire. Overall, ""Alypius of Tagaste"" is a compelling and thought-provoking read for anyone interested in historical fiction or early Christian history.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1165923718
• ISBN13: 9781165923717
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 312 Pages
• Weight: 0.92 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.0" x 9.0"